Lauderhill to remove residency requirements for police, fire chiefs applicants

Lauderhill is broadening the possible recruitment pool for police chiefs, following a recent ruling from the city’s commission to remove the residency requirement for applicants.

City Manager Charles Faranda appealed to city officials to consider amending the current rules that stipulate that the fire and police chiefs have to live in the city. The residency requirements may hinder the city's ability to find candidates for these positions, he said.

Candidates living in neighboring cities will now be considered.

The city is still searching to replace former Police Chief Andrew Smalling, who resigned last August.